Massaging machine



Jan 4, 1927.

A. MRAULA MASSAGINGMACHINE Filed August 14 3.924 3 Sheets-Sheet 11,612,981 4 1927' A. MRAULA MASSAGING MACHINE Filed August 14 1-92 3Sheets-Sheet 2 J 4 1927' A. MRAULA MASSAGING MACHINE Filed August 14,1924 3 Sheets-Sheet :5

Patented. Jan. 4, 1927.

UN- i TED PATE'N T G F FTQE ANDREW MRAEUIJA, or EUREKA, onnlroz'mtn.

-MASSAGING Application filed August 14, 1924. Serial No. 732,037.

lily invention relates to a massaging-machine for treating-nervousdiseases and simila: ailments. I w

An object of the invention is to provide a machine having anelectrically heated Inassaging. element, mechanically operated tofacilitate the rubbing of'various parts of'the body whereby the nervoussystem can be treated.

A further object of the invention is 'to provide a device of thischaracter which is simple and durable in construction, reliable andefiicient in use, andinexpensivetomafiufacture.

Gther objects and advantagesof'the invention willbe apparentduring'thecourse of the following description.

In the accompanying drawings, formihg'a part of this specification andin which like numerals are employed to designate like parts'lthroug'houtthe same,

Fig. '1, is a top plan view of the machine,

Fig. 2 is aside elevation of the same,

Fig. 3, is abottomplan view with thebase removed,

Fig. 4, is a front end view r the same,

Fig. 5, is'a rear'end viewof the-same,

Fig. 6, is a fragmentary cross sectional view skewing the lectricalconnections,

Fig. 7, isa horizontal cross section of the massaging element, and, r

Fig. 8, is a fragmentary side elevation of the electrical connections.

In the drawings, wherein for the purpose of illustration I have shown apreferred embodiment of my invention, the numeral 5 denotes the mainframe composed of complementary upper and lower sections 6 and 7 clampedtogether by bolts 8, the lower section 7 being mounted on the base board9 and secured thereto, at its sides and ends, by bolts 10. The frame isrelatively narrow and each section has a semi-circular recess on oneend, providing a seat for the electric motor 11 which is clamped betweenthe sections extending beyond the sides thereof. At the opposite end ofthe frame are a pair of longitudinally extending arms 12 disposed inspaced superimposed relation. The arms have concaved grooves 13 on theirinner sides in which the U-shaped frame 14 is slidably mounted. Theframe 14 is formed from a pair of L-shaped members 15 and 16 joinedtogether by lugs and bolts 17. To impart a reciprocating motion to theU-shaped frame 14 a pair of cranks 18 at one end are connected to thecenter of the frame on opposite sitles'thereof, as at 18, the cranksbeing bowed outwardlg and eccentrically connected at their opposite endsto the disks 19, as at 19", mounted on the ends of the Shawnee of themotor '11.

A flat massaging element '21is clamped at its center jalong "itslongitudinal edges between the flanges 29 formed integral with the sidesof the U-shaped frame lit, by bolts The massaging element extends beyondthe end of the frame and consists of a core 24 having a coil of "wire'24":at each end, the whole being completely enclosed by the cas- 'ing25. The wires connecting *the coils and leading to andfrom'theinassaglng'eleinent pass along :the central longitudinal grooves26 extending the length of'the sides ofthe u shaped frame. The wiresfrom the massaging element arerespectively connected with the terminals2 7niounted on opposite sides ofthe frame at its lowecrear corneiz. Eachterminal carries a brush 28 having sliding contact with the contactstrips 29 mounted on the insulating blocks 30;seat-ed in the arm 1-2ofthe lower section 7 of the frame near the motor. Oneof'thecon-tactstrips ais con nected with the terminal 31 and the other with theterminal 32 mounted in a recess 82 in the lew'er section 7. A terminal33 is mounted adjacent the terminal 32 and wires 34 and 34 lead. fromeach of the terminals 31 and 32 to the motor. A cable 35 has connectionwith the terminals and 33 and passes through an opening 35 in'thesection 7 having its free end equipped with a plug 36 adapted to beconnected with a source of current to run the motor and heat the wirecoils of the massaging element.

In use, the fingers of the hand are folded against the palm asillustrated in Fig. 3, and the nails of the fingers placed against thesides of the massaging element. The motor is then started causing themassaging element to reciprocate, rubbing the nails vigorously and atthe same time permitting the heat waves from the massaging element topass through the nervous system of the body. This treatment willstimulate the nerves and will produce effective results in the treatmentof nervous diseases.

It is to be understood that the form of my invention herewith shown anddescribed is to be taken as a preferred example of the same and thatcertain changes in the shape, size and arrangement of the parts may bemade without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope ofthe subjoined claims.

Having thus described my invention, 1 claim:

1. A machine of the character described comprising a frame composed ofseparable sections having longitudinally extending arms disposed inspaced superimposed relation, a U-shaped frame slidably mounted betweensaid arms, a massaging element clamped within said U-shaped frame,heating coils carried by said massaging element, a motor mounted withinsaid first mentioned frame, cranks connecting the motor with saidU-shaped frame and a source of energy connected with said motor andheating coils.

2. A machine of the character described comprising a frame composed ofupper and lower sections, a motor clamped between said sections, aUshaped frame slidably mounted between said sections, a massagingelement mounted within said U-shaped frame, heat-- ing coils carried bysaid massaging element, means connecting said motor with said massagingelement adapted to reciprocate the latter and a source of energyconnected with said motor and heating coils.

3. A machine of the character described comprising a frame havinglongitudinally extending spaced arms, a U-shaped frame slidably mountedbetween said arms, a massaging element clamped within said U- shapedframe, heating coils carried by said massaging element, stationarycontacts mounted on said lower arm, a source of energy connected withsaid stationary contacts, contacts attached to said U-shaped framehaving connection with said heating coils, adapted to slidably engagesaid stationary contacts and means for reciprocating said U-shapedframe.

4. A machine of the character described comprising a main frame, alJ-shaped frame slidably mounted in said main frame, a massaging elementclamped within said U- shaped frame, heating coils carried by saidmassaging element, a motor mounted in said main frame adapted toreciprocate said U- shaped frame, stationary contacts carried by saidmain frame, a source of energy connected with said motor and stationarycontacts, and movable contacts carried by said U- shaped frame havingconnection with said heating coils, adapted to engage said stationarycontacts.

A machine of the character described comprising a main frame, a U-shapedframe slidably mounted in said main frame, a massaging element clampedwithin said U- shaped frame, a motor mounted in sa'd main frame, cranksconnecting said motor with said U-shaped frame, and a source of energyconnected with said motor.

6. A machine of the character described comprising a main frame composedof upper and lower sections, a motor clamped between said sections, aUshaped frame slidably mounted between said sections, a massagingelement clamped within said U-shapcd frame, cranks connecting said motorwith said ii-shaped frame adapted to reciprocate the latter, and asource of energy connected with said motor.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

ANDREW MRAULA.

